Both bounds of N2 to be closed temporarily for blasting

BOTH bounds of the N2 freeway are due to be closed for approximately 30 minutes due to blasting.

Metro Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad said the closures will take place for safety reasons at 12:30 on Thursday, 17 June.

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“Due to blasting taking place off the N2, both bounds will be temporary closed for safety reasons. The north and southbounds carriageways will be closed off for 30 minutes between Queen Nandi Drive on the northbound and at Gateway interchange.

“The closure will also include the on and off ramps to KwaMashu. I urge motorists to plan their destinations and to, as best as possible, avoid the N2 between the times mentioned. Expect congestion and delays on all arterial roads,” he said.

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